> Thus there are only 4 slots for the rest of the D-1 schools to
> compete for.  This includes the independent schools as well as the
> schools from "tough" conferences.  To "fix" the problem of conferences
> being to big,the nc$$ is going to have to look at the automatic bid
> system first.
 
The bigger problem is not enough bids, which can only be solved by more teams --
so it's a vicious cycle.
 
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